QF Freight Movements

[Greg Hyde]

With so much going on with QF at the moment I thought it was wise to split out the freighter movements.

What we know:

*QF has 2 x A330-200's under freighter conversion:

VH-EBE is in DRS under conversion and is expected to rejoin the fleet this calender year
VH-EBF is in PUS for a repaint and expected to rejoin the fleet later this month (Sep)

*QF has 8 X A321P2F's on order with a delivery schedule (based on QF FY23 Annual Report) and subject to change

FY24 x 3
FY25 x 2
FY26 x 3

I have recently read that 2 x A321P2F could join the fleet this calendar year.

[C Patters]

Great summary Greg! Do we know if Qantas will be retiring the 767 freighter?

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by C Patters

Great summary Greg! Do we know if Qantas will be retiring the 767 freighter?

Haven't heard anything specific but you would expect that the B737F & B767F days would be numbered as the "new" a/c come online.

[MarkR]

Might be some delays with the A321s given operators of certain Airbus A321 converted freighters are being instructed to implement a tighter inspection regime for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box rear lower spar area.

[Brenden S]

B767F abd B737F's are being retired. Greg, I think previous year or half year results QF had ordered 9 A321P2F's

[Greg Hyde]

EBF in new livery

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sircoo...in/photostream

[Greg Hyde]

Is "Hercules" the time QF has named an a/c after something not related to Oz ?

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Brenden S

B767F abd B737F's are being retired. Greg, I think previous year or half year results QF had ordered 9 A321P2F's

Worth nothing that VH-XMB has been sitting in ASP for over a year enjoying her retirement.

[Bob C]

I presume that the Registered Operator for VH-EBF will be Express Freighters Australia Pty Ltd.

[lloyd fox]

Mine today from Brissy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/794876...posted-public/
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Yes Bob i believe so matey.